Golf Scoring

Golf Scoring Explained Like You're 10

November 13, 2025 8:00 pm

Golf Scoring Explained Like You're 10

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Most golfers play with hindsight. You hit a bad shot, look back, and think about what you should have done. The Scoring Method flips that around. It gives you foresight. It is like having a great caddy by your side on every hole.

In this playing lesson I break down the two games inside the Scoring Method, the four gears of course management, and the simple rules that keep you out of trouble. The goal is not just hitting greens in regulation. The goal is getting into the scoring zone and then getting down in three. That is how you eliminate double and triple bogeys and finally start playing steady golf.

If you want to lower your scores, stop wasting shots, and learn how to manage the course with more confidence, this is the video for you.

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Timestamps
0:00 Intro to the Scoring Method
0:35 The structure of the lesson
1:30 What is the scoring zone
3:19 The two games inside the method
5:21 Tiered scoring zones explained
7:58 How to manage risk like a pro
12:20 The mental approach that works
21:20 The four gears of scoring
22:41 Club selection and dispersion
31:51 How to practice with purpose

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This Simple Strategy Eliminates Double Bogeys (Forever)

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Master your course management with this on-course breakdown of the DECADE golf app and the famous Tiger 5 golf strategy. Scott Fawcett joins Cordie Walker at Old Memorial Golf Club to demonstrate how the DECADE system can help you pick better targets, manage your shot dispersion, and ultimately lower your scores without changing your swing.

In this video, we dive deep into the Scott Fawcett strategy used by PGA Tour pros like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. Whether you're looking for a course management app or just want to avoid the "Tiger 5" mistakes that lead to big numbers, this strategy masterclass is for you.
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What you'll learn:
→ Why you have a shotgun, not a sniper rifle (and how to manage it)
→ The 5 "Tiger Five" mistakes silently wrecking your scorecard
→ Why avoiding bogeys matters more than making birdies
→ The 10% putting rule tour pros use for speed control
→ Why "never up, never in" is the worst advice in golf
→ How to calculate wind in seconds using one simple trick
→ When to send it vs. lay up on par fives
→ The 90% rule for recovery shots from the trees
→ How to pick targets using shot patterns, not hope

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The Simple Course Strategy That Instantly Lowers Your Score

Double Bogeys. Blowup Holes. We all have them. They’re the fastest—and most frustrating—way to wreck a scorecard. The good news? They’re also one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. Every golfer, from beginner to low handicapper, struggles with them at some point. Learning how to avoid double bogeys is one of the easiest ways to instantly lower your golf scores.

In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen dives into the data to share 5 smart strategies professional golfers use to avoid double bogeys—and they work just as well for amateur golfers. From three-putt prevention to smart aiming tips, bail-out strategies, and course management fundamentals, this video is packed with golf tips that will help you play smarter, make fewer mistakes, and lower your handicap.

If you’re searching for:
- How to avoid blow-up holes
- Pro Level Course management tips
- Golf strategy for mid-handicappers
- How to stop making double bogeys
- Lower golf scores without changing your swing

...then this is the golf instruction video for you. Avoid Double Bogeys. Play smarter golf. Think like a pro and keep those big numbers off your scorecard.

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Host: Luke Kerr-Dineen
Producer & Video Editor: Ben Walton
Research Producer: Jamie Kennedy
Executive Producer: Christian Iooss

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Why Doubles Hurt So Much
2:10 Strategy 1
4:45 The 10% Rule
5:28 Strategy 2
7:03 Strategy 3
8:28 Strategy 4
11:58 Strategy 5
14:02 Verdict

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Ever wonder how PGA Tour pros seem to be so effortlessly good with their wedges from inside 100 yards? While the driver usually gets most of our attention, scoring truly comes from the short game. We call this 50 - 100 yard area the "Scoring Zone" for a reason. And the thing is, most amateurs ignore this part of their game.

In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down how the best players in the world use 3 simples strategies to dial in their scoring wedges—and the good news is, amateurs can do these too. From gapping, to shot shapes to aiming management, you’ll get practical golf tips to help you hit more greens and lower your scores.

Whether you’re struggling from this area or just looking to play smarter golf, this is the wedge strategy video for you.

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Home of the Hot List, Golf Digest +, news and trends, Golf Digest is the definitive destination for all things golf.

Host: Luke Kerr-Dineen
Producer & Video Editor: Ben Walton
Executive Producer: Christian Iooss

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:20 The "North / South Problem"
4:12 The Gapping Hack
7:16 The Low Ball
10:20 The Clock System
12:58 Pick A Lane
16:00 Verdict

3 Simple Wedge Strategies Pros Use From Inside 100 Yards l The Game Plan l Golf Digest

🎯 Want to break 85? You need a new mindset.

In this episode, Coach Will Robins (founder of @thescoringmethod ) and I break down a smarter, simpler way to shoot your best score yet, without swinging harder or chasing birdies. We walk through our 6-6-6 strategy: 6 easy holes, 6 medium ones, 6 disasters waiting to happen, and how to play each of them with purpose.

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We talk club selection, course management, and why aiming for the middle of the green (yes, really) might be your shortcut to lower scores. You’ll also see us prove the point on the course, in real time, with some very relatable shots 😅

Whether you’re stuck in the low 90s or just looking for a plan that actually works, this is your blueprint for breaking 85. It’s not about playing perfect golf. It’s about thinking like a caddie, playing with intention, and managing your mess-ups like a pro.

Chapters
00:00 – Why breaking 85 isn’t about playing perfect golf
00:35 – The math behind breaking 85
01:17 – What 6-6-6 golf looks like: Easy, Medium, Hard holes
02:36 – Course planning 101: Use the stroke index
05:03 – Stop defaulting to driver (you’re not on tour)
06:41 – Play for position, not hero shots
08:44 – Aim for the middle of the green, every time
10:42 – Managing the “medium” holes: avoid short sides
13:47 – Wedge game wisdom: practice the shots you play
15:28 – Smart up-and-downs are part of the plan
18:29 – On tough holes, passive or aggressive?
22:02 – Good misses keep you in the game
26:11 – What to do when you’re outside your comfort zone
29:01 – The mindset shift: strategy reduces tension
31:09 – Final tips for managing expectations and execution

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